Advanced Lesson 009

April Fool's Day, learned vs. learnt, tipping in America April Fool's Day – On April 1st Practical jokes – jokes, usually physical, at the expense of someone else To fool someone [into something] – to trick someone [into something] A fool – an idiot, a moron British vs. American English Past participle – many in American English are formed with –ed In British English these are often formed with –t instead Example: “I have learned” vs. “I have learnt” Tipping Usually NOT included, except for large groups (typically 8 or more people) Average tip 15%, good tip around 20%, bad tip less than 15%